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BLUE BELL, PA, Aug 06, 2009: E-SoftSysTM, a total solutions provider for Flea Markets, Swap Meets and Trade Show organizers, today announced that Paramount Swap MeetTM, located in Paramount, CA with over 850 booths is now operational on Booth TrackerTMSQL Version. The latest Booth Tracker SQL Server version developed and tested by E-SoftSys effectively and comprehensively addresses performance related issues persistent in an 'Access' database environment and also provides stronger data encryption support for encrypting confidential data.

According to Darren Kurkowski, Vice President (Operations) of Paramount Swap Meet, "We want to thank the Booth Tracker team for a job well done in converting our Booth Tracker application to the SQL Server version with minimum downtime. After the conversion, we have seen noticeable improvement in processing speed! We are also excited about the prospects of keeping several years of vendor history in the database without having to purge the data to improve performance. Post conversion support offered by the Booth Tracker team was excellent."

"We are proud that Booth Tracker continues to exceed client expectations. We build on close relationship with our customers as we consistently address their requests with the new enhancements." said Kat Shenoy, President & CEO of E-SoftSys. "Customers who convert from MS Access to SQL can gain a wide range of benefits including superior productivity and improvement in speed. We currently offer the SQL Server version only to the large flea markets, where multiple users need to access the application simultaneously without affecting the speed of rental transactions. For flea markets and swap meets that would like to stay on the MS Access database, we will continue to enhance the Access version of Booth Tracker as well.

The benefits of upgrading to the SQL Server version are several; helping users save considerable time in searching for available booths, saving transactions and report generation. Critical historical data pertaining to vendor transactions accumulated over a vast span of time can now be easily stored and retrieved without effecting performance. The common issue of database corruption prevalent with the Access database is eliminated by use of SQL Server, thus ensuring no downtime and no disruption to transactions during business hours. The performance of the SQL Server version is much superior to the Access version, especially in the multi-user environment.

BLUE BELL, PA, Aug 03, 2009: E-SoftSysTM, a total solutions provider for Flea Markets, Swap Meets and Trade Show organizers, today announced that Roadium Open Air MarketTM, a giant open air market located in Torrance, CA with over 500 booths is now operational on Booth TrackerTM>/sup> SQL Version. The latest Booth Tracker SQL Server version developed and tested by E-SoftSys effectively and comprehensively addresses performance related issues persistent in an 'Access' database environment and also provides stronger data encryption support for encrypting confidential data.

According to Curtis Young, IT Support Manager of Roadium Open Air Market, "Regarding the difference in performance between Access Booth Tracker and SQL Booth Tracker, the difference in speed is not comparable. I say this because numbers wise our daily transaction speed has increased 4000-6000%. With the Access database version of Booth Tracker daily transactions took between 2-3 minutes dependent on overall software access, now during our heaviest usage times daily transactions at max takes 3 seconds. Hands down this is the best version of Booth Tracker yet. We have literally cut out 2 hours of inputing time at the end of the day by using the SQL version."

The benefits of upgrading to the SQL Server version are several; helping users save considerable time in searching for available booths, saving transactions and report generation. Critical historical data pertaining to vendor transactions accumulated over a vast span of time can now be easily stored and retrieved without effecting performance. The common issue of database corruption prevalent with the Access database is eliminated by use of SQL Server, thus ensuring no downtime and no disruption to transactions during business hours. The performance of the SQL Server version is much superior to the Access version, especially in the multi-user environment.

BLUE BELL, PA, June 30, 2009: Renningers Antique & Farmers MarketsTM located in Pennsylvania and Florida, USA has reported significant improvement in its operating efficiency after implementation of Booth TrackerTM, the leading management software for flea markets and swap meets from E-SoftSysTM. Renningers Antique & Farmers Markets has been in business for over 4 decades owns and operates Farmers Markets, Antique Markets and Special Events (Trade Shows) with over 1500 spaces and Flea Markets with over 800 booths.

According to Gerry Bashore, General Manager of Renningers Markets, "E-SoftSys provided us with outstanding service on every occasion and their Booth Tracker product is of excellent value. The functionality and flexibility of the Booth Tracker software have satisfied all of our needs. Booth Tracker software program has saved us lot of time and increased the operating efficiency of our business significantly. In additions, it helps to provide the systems and controls to insure rental charges and payments are being accounted for. I am very pleased with the quality and responsiveness of their customer support, which is available 7 days a week. I will be happy to recommend Booth Tracker to other flea markets and Trade Show Promoters."

"Renningers Antique and Farmers Markets joins our growing base of happy customers that have reported increase in operational efficiencies and time savings in performing day to day operations. We are very proud that our Booth Tracker product continues to meet or exceed client expectations. Over 70% of the largest flea markets, swap meets and indoor markets in the United States are now using Booth Tracker." said Kat Shenoy, the President and CEO of E-SoftSys. "We are constantly looking for ways to deliver product enhancements that will assist our customers to reduce costs, increase revenue and improve customer service. We will continue to provide exceptional customer service to all our customers."

BLUE BELL, PA, June 15, 2009: E-SoftSysTM, a Total Solutions Provider for the international event management industry, today announced that the Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA) has implemented Booth TrackerTM , the premier booth rental management software from E-SoftSys for their annual ham convention, Dayton HamventionÂ®. It is one of the largest amateur radio shows across the world. Booth Tracker , developed using .Net technology with SQL Server 2005 database, is rapidly becoming the product of choice for tradeshow organizers and provides online reservation and online attendee ticket purchase modules.

"We decided that Booth TrackerTM was the right choice for our annual convention after looking at various options. The Booth TrackerTM team was more than willing and flexible in accommodating several changes to meet all of our unique requirements, including incorporation of Call Signs. We are extremely pleased with the implementation of Booth TrackerTM " said Jim Simpson, Vice President of DARA. "We believe that Booth TrackerTM will not only meet our need for many more years but also provide us the ability to provide better customer service to our exhibitors and attendees."

"We are delighted to have a prestigious association such as DARA become our client and we welcome them to our rapidly expanding Booth TrackerTM customer base." said Kat Shenoy, President and CEO of E-SoftSys. "We have successfully incorporated the unique features required by DARA into our software. Our capabilities to incorporate the latest technologies into our products and provide cost effective solutions is making it easier for many tradeshow organizers to switch from their legacy or manual systems to the Booth TrackerTM software. We will continue to enhance Booth TrackerTM based on client feedback and provide exceptional customer service to all our customers."

About Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA)

The Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA) is a 501c3 corporation of radio amateurs organized for the promotion of interest in Amateur Radio communications and experimentation, for the establishment of networks to provide communication in the event of disasters or other emergencies, and for the advancement of the radio art and for public welfare.DARA is the sponsor of the annual Dayton HamventionÂ® located in Ohio. HamventionÂ® has annual visitors from as many as 150 countries and has the largest "electronic" flea market of its kind, as well as an "Inside" trade show of all major amateur radio equipment manufacturers and distributors. It is like having two simultaneous shows in one event.

BLUE BELL, June 1, 2009: E-SoftSysTM, a total solutions provider for Flea Markets, Swap Meets and Trade Show organizers, today announced that Pennsy Flea Market, Philadelphia's newest and largest flea market has implemented Web Rental version 2.0, the online space rental system for flea markets. Web Rental developed by E-SoftSysTM allows vendors to book and pay for a space from anywhere at anytime.

According to Joshua Zoppel, General Manager of the Pennsy Flea Market , "We are off to a great start with 300 vendors & 10,000 customers each weekend and we welcome more vendors and customers. We are very pleased with the features offered by Booth Tracker and Web Rental and are sure they will help us continue to grow and prosper. Web Rental integrates seamlessly with Booth Tracker, providing a robust online booking system and also comes with a secure online payment gateway, which greatly helps in rent collections. With Web Rental our vendors are able to rent spaces from the comfort of their home or office. A good percentage of our flea market weekly bookings come from online rentals done through Web Rental."

According to Kat Shenoy, President and CEO of E-SoftSysTM, "We are proud of the fact that our products and services continue to meet or exceed client expectations. Web Rental2.0 developed using .NET technology and SQL Server 2005 is the most advanced online space rental system for flea markets and tradeshow organizers. Web Rental helps the flea markets to avoid long lines at the rental office and allows the flea market management to forecast rental revenue and space bookings well in advance and make strategic decisions on increasing occupancy levels and rental revenue."

Web Rental automatically calculates the rental charges based on the spaces selected by the vendor and generates rental receipt with space numbers and payment details. Once the online transaction is completed, vendor as well as the flea market manager will be notified via e-mail. Secured login and multi-level access prevents unauthorized access and makes Web Rental highly reliable. All credit/debit card payments are processed through 128-bit SSL (Secured Socket Layer) and PayPal or PPI Paymover payment gateway.

Benefits of implementing Web Rental2.0 are several and listed below:

Can be accessed 24x7.

User friendly screens allow vendors to rent spaces from the convenience of their home, thus eliminating the need for vendors to visit the rental office.

Flea market owners/managers can get updates on the latest bookings, space availability from anywhere in the world.

Online Rentals and Renewals lead to reduction in labor costs and increases occupancy.

Improves cash collection by allowing vendors to pay online for past due balances.

BLUE BELL, February 12, 2009: E-SoftSysTM, a total solutions provider for Flea Markets, Swap Meets and Trade Show organizers, today announced that Pacific Theatre Swap Meets, one of the largest and prestigious flea market chains in USA is now operational on Booth TrackerTM SQL Version. The latest Booth TrackerTM SQL Server version developed and tested by E-SoftSysTM effectively and comprehensively addresses performance related issues persistent in an 'Access' database environment and also provides stronger data encryption support for encrypting confidential data. San Fernando Swap Meet, Vineland Swap Meet, Kam Swap Meet and Foothill Swap Meet, owned and operated by Pacific Theatres in California upgraded to the Booth Tracker SQL Server version.

According to Gary Rollins, General Manager of Pacific Theatres Swap Meets, "The swap meets were previously using Booth Tracker earlier version with an Access database and was working fine. We now have the new SQL Server version through which, E-SoftSys has managed to eliminate performance issues inherent with earlier technology and thus Booth Tracker has now got better. Both San Fernando and Vineland Swap Meet users have mentioned that the application is much faster than before and some functions are faster by a magnitude of over 10. I really appreciate the efforts from the Booth Tracker team, which works relentlessly to incorporate latest technology and features into the management software and do not rest on their laurels. The support has been exemplary and consistent over the years. The pro-active database maintenance carried out has ensured smooth functioning of Booth TrackerTM at all our Swap Meets. Also, a new release every year is an excellent value add."

According to Kat Shenoy, President and CEO of E-SoftSys, "We are proud that Booth Tracker continues to exceed client expectations. This is the most flawless conversion we have ever done, thanks mainly due to the excellent team work by Pacific Theatres IT team and Booth Tracker team. Pacific Theatres IT team set up a test lab at their corporate office, which turned out to be an excellent idea and helped us to conduct multi-user testing in client's environment ahead of time and minimized the downtime to swap meet users and eliminated any potential issues the users would have faced after the conversion. We are currently offering the SQL Server version only to the large flea markets, where multiple users need to access the application simultaneously without affecting the speed of rental transactions. The SQL Server version of Booth Tracker requires a dedicated high end server with sufficient memory and Microsoft SQL Server 2005 license. For flea markets and swap meets that would like to stay on the MS Access database, we will continue to enhance the Access version of Booth Tracker as well."

The benefits of upgrading to the SQL Server version are several; helping users save considerable time in searching for available booths, saving transactions and report generation. Critical historical data pertaining to vendor transactions accumulated over a vast span of time can now be easily stored and retrieved without effecting performance. The common issue of database corruption prevalent with the Access database is eliminated by use of SQL Server, thus ensuring no downtime and no disruption to transactions during business hours. The performance of the SQL Server version is much superior compared to the Access version, especially in the multi-user environment.

BLUE BELL, January 5, 2009: E-SoftSysTM, a total solutions provider for Flea Markets, Swap Meets and Trade Show organizers, today announced that Alamo Flea Market, one of the largest flea markets in Southern Texas with over 1,700 spaces has implemented Booth TrackerTM, the leading management software for flea markets and swap meets. Alamo Flea Market has over 20,000 customers per weekend, and primarily has vendors who sell new merchandise, imports, gift items, antiques and collectibles, lots of locally made and Mexican crafts.

According to Taek Kim, Owner of Alamo Flea Market, "The swap meet was being previously operated using a manual system. We decided to implement management software for automating our space rental operations and based on extensive research found Booth TrackerTM as the best option. We are extremely pleased with the fact that apart from the functionality and flexibility of the software and the operational control it provides us, E-SoftSysTM readily customized Booth Tracker to suit some of our unique requirements related to late fees, ticket printing and some other features that we needed. The implementation team gave us valuable advice on the best practices for managing and streamlining flea market operations. I would like to congratulate E-SoftSysTM on having an excellent support team. I have never dealt with a company that has the type of customer support team that E-SoftSysTM has. Keep up the good work. I will be happy to recommend Booth TrackerTM any time to other flea markets."

According to Kat Shenoy, President and CEO of E-SoftSys, "We are proud that Booth TrackerTM continues to exceed client expectations. We are delighted to have another large indoor/outdoor market Alamo Flea Market join our base of satisfied customers. More than 70% of the largest swap meets, flea markets and indoor markets in the country are now using Booth TrackerTM. Our focus is to ensure 100% customer satisfaction and as a result we have achieved the leadership position in the flea market and swap meet industry. We will continue to work with our client base and enhance the software based on client feedback and keep up with the technological advances, as and when new operating systems, new development tools and database versions are introduced. We look forward to a long term and mutually beneficial association with Alamo Flea Market."